Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on the Host Community Development: A Case of Tanga Cement Company Limited in Tanzania.

Kisiri, Chacha Jacob (2024) Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on the Host Community Development: A Case of Tanga Cement Company Limited in Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study examined the effectsvv of Corporate Social Responsibility on the Host Community Development: A Case of Tanga Cement Company Limited in Tanzania. The study was guided by three specific objectives. To establish the effects of economic oriented CSR on development of host community in Kange ward in Tanga Region .To determine the effects of socially oriented CSR on development of host community in in Kange ward in Tanga Region. To examine the effects of environmentally-oriented CSR on development of host community in Kange ward in Tanga Region.The study employed descriptive design, survey strategy, mixed research approach in gathering and analyzing data. Sampling techniques included simple random sampling and purposive sampling. The sample constituted 123 respondents including three workers of Tanga Cement Company Limited and one hundred twenty citizens of Kange area. Data collection methods were interviews and questionnaires.The results showed that there a significant relationship between economically oriented CSR,socially oriented CSR and environmentally CSR and host community development at Kange in Tanga region.The positive outcomes of the CSR initiatives in Kange ward highlight the importance of strategically aligning CSR activities with the specific needs of the host community. Companies that invest in understanding and addressing local priorities can foster stronger relationships with the community, leading to enhanced trust, cooperation, and a more stable operating environment. Key words: Corporate social responsibility, host community development, Tanzania.

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